Carl R. Erickson
May 17, 1922 – July 10, 2017
Born in Gardner, Massachusetts, WWII Veteran and POW “Battle of the Bulge” Germany; married to Alberta (Jean) Erickson November 14, 1949, a resident of Holbrook Massachusetts for 54 years, before moving with loving wife Jean, to Minnesota in 2005 to be near family.
He was a commercial Painter with his brother Sigurd Erickson, of Erickson Brothers Painters, Braintree MA where he retired in 1984. He loved Boston Sports teams. Red Sox, Celtics, Bruins and Patriots, but his favorite time was just being with family.
He was preceded in death by Wife Alberta (Jean), and is survived by Son & Daughter in law, Mark Robert and Patricia Evelyn Erickson, Granddaughter and Grand Son in Law Josh & Brandy (Erickson) Rife, Grandson-Sean Erickson, and Great Grandchildren-Brayden Foy and Peyton Rife, all of MN. Nephews William N Erickson of Canton MA and Carl S Erickson of Braintree MA.
He has chosen cremation for his final wish.
Celebration of his 95 years for family and friends will be held Thursday, July 20, 2017 at 2:00 PM (Assembly Area 5) at Fort Snelling Nation Cemetery, Minneapolis, MN with Military Honors. Interment following the service, with Wife Jean’s cremated remains, will be at Fort Snelling Columbarium, 7601 34th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55450
